Armogene Deshotel

Submitted by Heather Bogard on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 20:17

November 15, 1917 - February 23, 2014
MAMOU - Funeral services were held for Armogene Deshotel, 96, of Mamou, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mamou at 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 25. Burial followed in the New St. Ann’s Mausoleum.
Mr. Deshotel, a resident of Mamou for over 70 years and resident of Prairie Manor Nursing Home in Pine Prairie, died Sunday, February 23, 2014, at Evangeline Extended Care Hospital in Mamou. He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, where he served as an usher, the Knights of Columbus, the Woodman of the World and the Civilian Conservation Corp. He was a farmer most of his life, having raised cotton, cattle and having operated large scale poultry and swine operations and was employed at the Mamou Feed Store as a Purina Feed Salesman and the Mamou Rice Dryer for many years. He will be remembered for his love of his children and grandchildren, as well as his gentleness and kindness. He also had a great love for farming and the outdoor work that it entailed. He always stressed the importance of “doing a good job” to all of his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include three children, Juanita Deshotels of Lafayette, Berna Deshotel and her husband, Jeanard, of Opelousas and Dr. Tim Deshotel and his wife, Amy, of Mamou; 10 grandchildren, Christina Shelton, Steve Deshotels, Sara Hellickson, Patrick Deshotels, Tony, Brian and Chad Deshotel and Jose’, Javier, and Seyda Deshotel; 16 great-grandchildren, Andre’, Danielle, Taylor, Brandon, Ellie, Christopher, Renee’, Noah, Julianna, Ben, Bryce, Nicholas, Hannah, Catherine, Andrew and Jessica; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Savant Deshotel; his father, Simon Deshotel; his mother, Armoza Landreneau; one brother, Arcius Deshotel; and two sisters, Lonia Fontenot and Eloise Guillory.
Father Mark Melancon officiated.
Family and friends may view the online obituary and/or sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.
Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Mamou was in charge of arrangements.

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